Turner Field

Home of the
Atlanta Braves

Venue Info

Sport:
Baseball
League:
MLB
Team:
Atlanta Braves

Year Built:
1997
Stadium Capacity:
50,096

This former Olympic Stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies in 1996 as well as all the track and field events before being converted to a baseball-only facility. The Olympic cauldron from those games is nearby, as is a portion of the left-field wall over which Hank Aaron launched home run number 715 in 1974. It stands in the parking lot next door, the site of the old Fulton County Stadium.

Road Trip /
Turner Field
Itinerary

Turner Field was ground zero for the1996 Summer Olympics, hosting the opening and closing ceremonies and various events before being converted into a ballpark. So, when you get to the park, stroll a block north and check out the Olympic cauldron and the rings that span Capital Avenue at Fulton Street, next to the site of old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium … Walking back south toward Turner Field, the Green parking lot on the right displays the markings of the old park’s diamond, and nearby there’s a section of wall over which Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th homer flew on the night of April 8, 1974. It’s definitely worth a look. … From there, make your way across Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and into Monument Grove. Check out the statues of Aaron, Phil Niekro, Warren Spahn and Ty Cobb, who grew up 90 minutes northeast of Atlanta in Royston, Ga. The Braves’ championships through the years in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta are also immortalized. … When you enter the ballpark gates, stroll through the Fan Plaza, a great place to hang out, grab a hot dog or a beer, and mingle with other fans. The stage features pre- and post-game entertainment, and close by is Tooner Field, a large play area that is a huge hit with younger fans. … Next, hang a right into Scouts Alley. The little ones will love the interactive games, while the baseball purist will delight in the large replica scouting reports adorning the walls. Wonder what the scouts said about Chipper Jones or Tom Glavine? Here you can find out. … Don’t miss theBraves Museum and Hall of Fame, located near the end of Scouts Alley. A fan favorite, the 1995 World Series championship trophy, stands at the entrance. … During breaks in the action, check out the team pictures from every Atlanta Braves team that circle the lower-level concourse as well as the many relics that made the move from the old park, including the banners from the team’s championships and retired uniform numbers. … After cheering the Braves to victory, slip out the southwest gate and head toThe Bullpen bar for some post-game barbeque and a cold brew. There’s not much else in the area, so after you’ve waited out the traffic hop back on MARTA or in the car and head up to the Buckhead neighborhood with its many restaurants, bars and clubs.

Wise Guide Tips /
Know what the locals know, go where the locals go

At Wise Guides, we believe “spectator” should be a verb. Not because you should suck down 12 beers, run on the field and try to take the first baseman’s job — you shouldn’t. It’s because there’s so much more to going to a game than simply sitting in your seat watching the action. There are stadiums and neighborhoods to explore, food and drink to try, history to learn and interesting people to meet. Try our Wise Guides tips, they are funny, helpful and, we hope, interesting.

Tomahawk Tavern - Drinking at Turner Field

Beer is in no short supply at Turner Field. In the stands you’re generally limited to Bud, Bud Light, Miller Lite, and the like, but the convenience can’t be beat. The red kiosks in the concourses offer...
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Behold the Jumbotron

A Braves History Lesson

Spahn and Sain, then pray for Rain

Georgia Dog - Turner Field Food Options

Braves All-time Line-Up

Reviews

by
bud006
from
Mcdonough,
GA

The home of the Braves since 1997, Turner Field contains the classic feel of a much-older yard. Not very steeped in tradition and reminders of corporate sellout is everywhere (most notably the 40-f...
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